Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a new military doctrine that names NATO’s military presence near the country’s border and expansion in Eastern Europe as Russia’s top external threat, according to a Kremlin statement.

The doctrine, which Putin signed as Russia’s economic power and international relations continue to deteriorate, maintains many of the provisions put into place in its previous edition, signed in 2010. Among those is the possibility of Russia using nuclear weapons in retaliation to other nations targeting Russia or its allies with weapons of mass destruction—though the doctrine concedes that those scenarios are unlikely.

A new provision, however, adds that Russia could use precision weapons “as part of strategic deterrent measures,” without elaborating on how and when those weapons would be used.

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“Despite a decreased likelihood of a large-scale war against Russia, some security threats continue to grow,” the doctrine says.

Also included in the military document is the new goal of protecting national interests in the Arctic.

NATO denied that it posed a threat to Russia, instead accusing the country of undermining European security. The alliance’s spokesperson, Oana Lungescu, said in a statement that NATO “poses no threat to Russia or any nation.”

“Any steps taken by NATO to ensure the security of its members are clearly defensive in nature, proportionate and in compliance with international law,” she said. “In fact, it is Russia’s actions, including currently in Ukraine, which are breaking international law and undermining European security.”